Top 10 Student News

Another week goes by in the world of student accommodation. More developments get the go ahead, a suggested overhaul on student debts and tips on how to still land yourself a summer job. Check out the latest news from the week and as always, feel free to click the links to read the full articles. Have a good weekend and don't forget the suncream!

According to a recent article by David Willetts, the Minister of State for Universities and Science up until David Cameron's July 2014 cabinet reshuffle, the government should consider selling its student loan book to universities to better incentivise higher education institutions to improve the employability of their graduates

The accommodation on Goldhawk Road in Shepherd's Bush will replace existing facilities that Balfour Beatty will also demolish. The new development will have 417 new bedrooms, two self-contained flats and amenities including a gym, laundry, cinema and music practice rooms

Alumno Developments today confirmed it has lodged plans with Aberdeen City Council for a five-storey student block at 2 Powis Place. If plans are approved, students could me moving into the accommodation in August 2017

The last month since finishing the summer term has no doubt flown by, but you still have over two months until you have to once again pack those bags in the annual migration of overloaded cars and teary-eyed parents. A recent survey by The Student Room has revealed students are struggling more than ever to find summer jobs, despite the majority expressing an interest in taking up some form of summer work

Chinese college students can apply for higher loans because of an increase in tuition fees over the last decade, according to a government circular on Friday. Students can apply for a maximum of 8,000 yuan (about 1,291 U.S. dollars) in loans per person each year, according to the circular released by the ministries of finance and education, the People's Bank of China and China Banking Regulatory Commission